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cherrybluestar
May 1, 2009, 12:43 AM
I need help mixing my hydroquinone powder. I need it to be VERY strong, like 10-12%. It is not for face. I have eucerin and arbutin powder. Should I mix it with kojic acid as well?

Hellosunshine
May 2, 2009, 02:27 AM
CANCER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

are you crazy? don't use HQ!

PunkChic
May 2, 2009, 07:16 AM
Hello.

What results are you trying to achieve? Evening up? Or just lightening?

Hydroquinone is linked to cancer. There are other skin lightening ingredients out there like Kojic acid that you can use instead of HQ.

lighterrr
May 2, 2009, 08:50 AM
HQ is dangerous, but it's not like if you use it today your gonna die like tommorrow, I know many people that have been using HQ for over 20 years now and they are fine. Some members on this forum have been using HQ for close to 20 years now. I think you can use HQ to get to you desired colour and then use kojic acid, arbutin, lactic acid etc to maintain. How big is the jar that you are trying to mix the HQ with. I use HQ a few times a week now as i have been able to get to my desired color.

PunkChic
May 2, 2009, 01:04 PM
HQ is dangerous, but it's not like if you use it today your gonna die like tommorrow, I know many people that have been using HQ for over 20 years now and they are fine. Some members on this forum have been using HQ for close to 20 years now. I think you can use HQ to get to you desired colour and then use kojic acid, arbutin, lactic acid etc to maintain. How big is the jar that you are trying to mix the HQ with. I use HQ a few times a week now as i have been able to get to my desired color.

Not everyone is the same. Just 'cause someone has used Hydroquinone for 20 years doesn't mean someone else won't get it. But yeah, maybe using it over a shorter period of time might work, but it is banned in several countries including mine.

lighterrr
May 2, 2009, 06:14 PM
Not everyone is the same. Just 'cause someone has used Hydroquinone for 20 years doesn't mean someone else won't get it. But yeah, maybe using it over a shorter period of time might work, but it is banned in several countries including mine.

I understand punk, but I live in Canada and it's readily available over here, I mean you walk into a black beauty store and you get everything from 2-4% + HQ, and every other skin lightening gels, creams and lotions you can think about:)
It's like a skin lighteners heaven. LOL, right now i am trying to ween myself off HQ and trying to maintain my new colour with as much natural products as possible I'm not their but i will be soon. I do have a son to think about so im making the effort to go all natural.:D

mepk5
May 2, 2009, 08:14 PM
its available here in america at 2 & 3% also.
anything higher u need a prescription of hq

PunkChic
May 3, 2009, 04:45 AM
I understand punk, but I live in Canada and it's readily available over here, I mean you walk into a black beauty store and you get everything from 2-4% + HQ, and every other skin lightening gels, creams and lotions you can think about:)
It's like a skin lighteners heaven. LOL, right now i am trying to ween myself off HQ and trying to maintain my new colour with as much natural products as possible I'm not their but i will be soon. I do have a son to think about so im making the effort to go all natural.:D

HQ is banned in the UK too. But it's still readily available here in most black beauty shops. But I have heard that the police are doing random raid on these shops to get them off the shelves.
What are you looking to use next? :)

lighterrr
May 3, 2009, 08:13 AM
HQ is banned in the UK too. But it's still readily available here in most black beauty shops. But I have heard that the police are doing random raid on these shops to get them off the shelves.
What are you looking to use next? :)

well i figure now that im only :D maintaining my colour im gonna continue to use 3in1 whitening soap, retina, kojic acid cream, lactic acid cream, glutha pills 1000mg and glutha injections once weekly. I figure thats as natural as it gonna get for now.

mepk5
May 3, 2009, 12:36 PM
Lighterr,
be careful. U know Im a chetah girl. I think all this stuff is unpreditable. The shots r scary.
Im disoverering its still in my system after 4 mos of use. & 3 mos non use.... I think once its in the skin.... it will take a while to leave. so becareful. The injections just seem too intense. r there side effects? careful!!!

lighterrr
May 3, 2009, 02:35 PM
Lighterr,
be careful. U know Im a chetah girl. I think all this stuff is unpreditable. The shots r scary.
Im disoverering its still in my system after 4 mos of use. & 3 mos non use.... I think once its in the skin.... it will take a while to leave. so becareful. The injections just seem too intense. r there side effects? careful!!!

i have not seen any but they are made from a well know pharmaceutical company though an they came professionally package with all the manufacture information, so im not scared, ill let you know how it goes though:)

cherrybluestar
May 3, 2009, 08:55 PM
Hello.

What results are you trying to achieve? Evening up? Or just lightening?

Hydroquinone is linked to cancer. There are other skin lightening ingredients out there like Kojic acid that you can use instead of HQ.



I am trying to even up. My arms are ALOT darker than my face. Anybody actually have experience with mixing hq or know of a reputable place I can order hq 10%?

lighterrr
May 3, 2009, 09:16 PM
Lighterr,
be careful. U know Im a chetah girl. I think all this stuff is unpreditable. The shots r scary.
Im disoverering its still in my system after 4 mos of use. & 3 mos non use.... I think once its in the skin.... it will take a while to leave. so becareful. The injections just seem too intense. r there side effects? careful!!!

ummm wait a sec girl have you been taking the shots too.

mepk5
May 3, 2009, 10:03 PM
does it make a diffrence is she has been taking shots? I would be so afraid. U know what happened to me? all these things get in your system.... who know how long & hoe powerful your skin will react.... scary!!

lighterrr
May 3, 2009, 10:09 PM
does it make a diffrence is she has been taking shots? I would be so afraid. U know what happened to me? all these things get in your system.... who know how long & hoe powerful your skin will react.... scary!!

I know once my sons dad see it he is gonna freak and probable;y throw them away anyways, but ill rethink it though cause now your scaring me:eek:

mepk5
May 4, 2009, 12:51 AM
It's a drastic procedure to just maintain. why not take them w u. Then when u get back see if u have darkened.
Its not enough research for me to put anything under my skin. My skin is acting up enough! lol

mepk5
May 4, 2009, 12:52 AM
i think w r creams & soaps. ( NO DIRECT SUNLIGHT) just heat u wil be fine.

cherrybluestar
May 4, 2009, 01:37 AM
I know once my sons dad see it he is gonna freak and probable;y throw them away anyways, but ill rethink it though cause now your scaring me:eek:

No. I'm not taking any pills. I just need results fast. I'm filming a movie in july and I want to look perfect. I just got out of the shower and my arms are flacky and peeling. I guess that means my little homemade mix is working. What products do you use to help remove the dead skin?f

lighterrr
May 4, 2009, 03:15 AM
No. I'm not taking any pills. I just need results fast. I'm filming a movie in july and I want to look perfect. I just got out of the shower and my arms are flacky and peeling. I guess that means my little homemade mix is working. What products do you use to help remove the dead skin?f

i use a whole combination of stuff like 3in1 whitening soap, then i moisturize with a cream that has aloe vera, collegen and vit E

mepk5
May 4, 2009, 04:29 PM
moisturize, moisturize, moisturize LOL
old fashion
Vaseline will help also..... moisture is great

tryin2lighten
May 13, 2009, 02:48 PM
No. I'm not taking any pills. I just need results fast. I'm filming a movie in july and I want to look perfect. I just got out of the shower and my arms are flacky and peeling. I guess that means my little homemade mix is working. What products do you use to help remove the dead skin?f

cherryblue, so what is your homemade mix?